My mother in law is a fantastic cook. Her food is a reflection of her personality. Uncomplicated, honest, and undeniably Italian. She introduced me to this meal. From the first time I tried it, I was in love. It's no secret that I love my crock pot (you can see some of my easiest crock ...
Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
In case you've been living under a rock for the past 10 years, lean protein is a healthy diet staple. Unfortunately, there's not always time to prepare every single meal or snack every single day. And let's face it, I can't eat chicken 6 times a day. I'm a grab & go kind of chick. I'm all ...
4th Generation Memories
What is your earliest memory? Hmmm... I guess it would be when I was about 3 or 4. We lived in a tough neighborhood, but when you're a kid, you don't know the difference. You only know what you know. I used to visit my great-grandmother. We lived downstairs from ...
Chicken Parmigiana FSL Style
So, last night's big Valentine's Day dinner was my husband's favorite comfort food. Chicken parmigiana. What's not to love about tender chicken, breaded, fried to a crisp, tossed in tomato sauce, and smothered in melted mozzarella?! I mean come on! We both work full-time jobs, so a few short ...
Simple Italian-Style Tilapia
I hated fish. Real fish. I ate shrimp and maybe some lobster tail here and there, but fish--ew. "I don't eat things that swim" was my mantra. Until a trip to Las Vegas. I tried a bite of my friends Chilean Sea Bass at LeCirque. It was delicious! I still never had the nerve to order fish for my ...
